Summer Intern - Controls Engineer

Apogee • Faribault, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Tru Vue Inc. is hiring summer interns for a 12-week program running from May through August 2027, with positions in Cincinnati, Ohio; Faribault, Minnesota; and Louisville, Kentucky. The internship offers hands-on lab and production experience, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to contribute to product and operations projects. Interns work closely with engineering and production teams and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor.

The structured, project-based program focuses on skill growth, technology and systems knowledge, business acumen, and professional development. It includes coaching and feedback sessions, leadership activities and presentations, events with the leadership team, exposure to other Apogee locations and business units, and projects and activities with fellow interns.

The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment develops and manufactures high-performance coated materials for applications including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring. Its brands produce specialized coatings, including anti-reflective, conservation-grade, electrostatic-dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion-resistant coatings.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Interest in manufacturing and hands-on engineering work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the production floor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside quality, engineering, and production teams on real projects.
• Learn manufacturing processes, equipment, and operations on the production floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Collect and analyze production data.
• Support process improvement, equipment, tooling, and layout projects.
• Assist with time studies, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Help implement engineering solutions and see projects through to completion.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern